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Consent agenda: Councilmember Clauser moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of item G (pulled). The consent package included acceptance of the quarterly investment report for the quarter ending June 30, 2025; authorization for the mayor to sign the final plat for Stable Park; a second-and-final reading of an ordinance removing yard-furniture regulations from section 9.2 (zoning ordinance); a second-and-final reading of an ordinance requiring a specific-use permit for gasoline service stations in certain districts when adjacent to single-family residential zoning and adding location/design standards; and the third-and-final reading of an ordinance granting a new 20-year CenterPoint gas franchise agreement with a 4% quarterly fee. Item H on the consent was a request to ratify an additional $82,005.25 to the existing contract with Health Associates for drainage engineering services connected with the public-safety headquarters and Cartwright Road reconstruction coordination. The motion to approve the consent agenda (a–h except g) carried 6–0.

Pipeline right-of-way: Council authorized the city manager to execute a right-of-way consent agreement with ExxonMobil Pipeline Company to permit work near pipeline easements crossing Hole 1 and Hole 15 at La Quinta Golf Course; the motion carried unanimously.

Elections: Council ordered a special election for Nov. 4, 2025, to fill the District B seat and also ordered the general election for Nov. 4, 2025 for mayor and two at-large council member seats. Both election items were approved unanimously.

Investment-policy resolution: Council adopted a resolution governing the investment of city funds as required by the Public Funds Investment Act; staff made minor wording updates recommended by the Government Treasurers Organization of Texas. The resolution designates staff (assistant city manager, CFO, and assistant finance director) as responsible for investment decisions; the motion carried unanimously.

Votes at a glance (formal recorded outcomes as stated in the meeting):
- Consent agenda (items a–h except g): motion carries 6–0.
- Event-center specific-use permit (agenda item 7g): approved on second reading, motion carries 5–1 (separate article covers debate and conditions).
- CDBG program-year 2025 funding recommendations: motion carries unanimously (see separate article).
- Tax-abatement guidelines reauthorization: motion carries unanimously (see separate article).
- Moratorium on smoke/vape shops (agenda item 10c): motion carries unanimously; 90-day moratorium adopted with 25% retail-sales threshold (see separate article).
- Right-of-way consent agreement with ExxonMobil for La Quinta Golf Course work: motion carries unanimously.
- Orders for special election (District B) and general election (mayor and two at-large seats) on Nov. 4, 2025: both motions carry unanimously.
- Investment-policy resolution under the Public Funds Investment Act: motion carries unanimously.

Where roll-call votes were not read aloud, the meeting recorded vote tallies as stated above; individual member votes were not enumerated in the transcript for each motion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Missouri City - City Council","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved a multi-item consent agenda and passed several ordinances and motions, including authorizing a CenterPoint franchise, ratifying an $82,005.25 contract amendment for drainage engineering, and approving a pipeline right-of-way consent for golf-course work.","taxTitle","Missouri City, Fort Bend County, Texas","taxId",2794,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6589652,"Council reauthorizes tax-abatement guidelines; staff to refine criteria after comprehensive plan work",570,2145000,2715000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5528717-df0fb649ae95b526ad52225426789b9f&start=2145&end=2715","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5528717-df0fb649ae95b526ad52225426789b9f/thumbnail_2145000.jpg","/articles/6589652/Missouri-City/Fort-Bend-County/Texas/Council-reauthorizes-tax-abatement-guidelines-staff-to-refine-criteria-after-comprehensive-plan-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6589652-a418fa725458cdfc22392f236f440ba5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186498&Signature=GzQLIMgA9YG76MwJXhLhbSeAVUQSa5zf8cGXOfE3q2StWAHnsUlx76Iyf~-fZDJKKW-IVhIXBjLON5mXBYn5DEv9FNhPB7u6XjTsZtMSG-hW6DPYj-XrSg-APIPJC~6DrpxoRj9hSMbt3GcqaFbh4riBGpID2Csx4Nz6WUfbRMeg~VYvMAym4lTUZ2SeuYyTDDizQeig7GXmEfAKG7x20bD5InvROmsDA~L3OJr2aVIlWwXuui98aviZDiYEDw9ZKYzNXd6cDeO8qaHO04yC1BjRpAxFTdzUP0Xr7jaJUEBq0Vj4rS~xlEVqtPPBBwhXfSYWXpt9ODBqR9pFgfAFDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Missouri City Council voted unanimously to reauthorize the city’s tax-abatement guidelines and criteria, a required action under Texas law to maintain the city’s ability to negotiate tax-abatement agreements.

Assistant City Manager Jason Mangum briefed council that the policy being reauthorized is the two-year policy the city has used and that staff recommended no immediate changes. He said typical abatement terms in the guidance are five years but the city retains flexibility to tailor terms for individual projects. Mangum noted minimum investment thresholds included in the policy language: $2,000,000 in real-property improvements and $3,000,000 in combined real and personal property improvements (the transcript also references an additional figure, “or a million dollars,” which was not further clarified during the meeting).

Councilmembers asked for further specificity in thresholds and term parameters so future staff and councils have clearer guidance. Councilmember Ryan asked for more structured parameters (examples tying term lengths to investment or revenues) and suggested returning with a more detailed chart or matrix. Mayor Pro Tem Brown Marshall asked whether the policy would incorporate job-creation metrics and local payroll/sales tax considerations; staff replied that more specific criteria will be developed after the comprehensive plan work is completed so the policy aligns with land classifications and redevelopment goals.

The council voted unanimously to reauthorize the guidelines now (to meet the two-year reauthorization requirement) and directed staff to return with suggested amendments following the completion of the comprehensive-plan process.","Missouri City reauthorized its tax-abatement guidelines as required by state law, keeping current parameters (typical 5-year term and minimum investment thresholds) while directing staff to return with refinements after the comprehensive-plan process.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6589656,"Council imposes 90-day moratorium on new smoke and vape shops, lowers retail-sales threshold to 25%",1030,2821000,3851000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5528717-df0fb649ae95b526ad52225426789b9f&start=2821&end=3851","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5528717-df0fb649ae95b526ad52225426789b9f/thumbnail_2821000.jpg","/articles/6589656/Missouri-City/Fort-Bend-County/Texas/Council-imposes-90-day-moratorium-on-new-smoke-and-vape-shops-lowers-retail-sales-threshold-to-25","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6589656-2ec87ba48e0536137adb2ee5def10d95/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186498&Signature=c9ZCeXukcG8P0lPQd6ROm~4lHBPvI7HNjLp-2CkWW66TZhFdti62whx6P~BakbBqjsvQRPzVPyKBLNiAW5DTIgu7mx9B5sAoThnzbAJgI~N8E~jBWbxoJlZxJCrH2mFZbnVTFkhdO2SQBDn9bQPE4KvoKTwyZooZnriDFupMxpuX9FiATlxDwF6WfvsO7kwXaXCZTadCzvuy3nzx1CZMWvSbBVaRrndR7MvrfeP3jD0C~JMGLkHd~V5Zkz3oepIRHpQo6BGpr0cpmGiDaoy5Ye4tZXPsheIbaEGTDT7Dzcefo8pVn8w9fCZGhnBmtfqhTRcLlCVzdSUgy-Q4BRSHQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Missouri City adopted a 90-day temporary moratorium on accepting, processing or approving applications for new smoke shops and vape shops while staff prepares a permanent ordinance to address the land-use treatment of those businesses.

City Attorney E. Joyce and staff briefed council on the moratorium, noting the city is reviewing its comprehensive plan and that recent public input showed a strong preference against vape and smoke shops in neighborhoods. The draft moratorium as presented would pause new development for 90 days (subject to extension after public hearing) and would apply to establishments whose sales of smoking or nicotine products and similar items constitute a specified portion of gross retail sales.

Council members debated the threshold percentage used to distinguish smoke/vape shops from convenience stores that sell some smoking products. Early in the staff presentation the threshold was described as roughly 30% (based on convenience-store association data showing gas/convenience stores typically have about 25–27% of gross sales in smoking items). At council direction the motion authorizing the moratorium lowered that threshold to 25% retail sales for the purpose of defining a smoke/vape shop subject to the moratorium.

Councilmembers emphasized the moratorium does not make existing shops nonconforming or close current businesses; it prevents staff from accepting new applications during the moratorium period. Councilmember Brown Marshall (maker) moved for a 90-day moratorium with a 25% retail-sales threshold; another councilmember seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Staff said the moratorium took effect following publication of notice (the temporary moratorium becomes effective five days after notice was published) and that staff intends to draft a permanent ordinance to regulate locations of smoke and vape shops and to address THC/nicotine product sales; the goal is adoption of a final ordinance before the 90-day period expires. If staff cannot complete an ordinance in time, state law allows one extension (public hearing and notice required) up to a total of 180 days.","Missouri City adopted a temporary moratorium preventing acceptance of new smoke and vape shop applications for 90 days while staff develops an ordinance restricting locations of such businesses; council amended proposed sales threshold from 30% to 25% and the moratorium does not affect existing shops.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6589660,"Missouri City committee recommends $300,000 CDBG allocations; council endorses CDAC funding slate",735,1360000,2095000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5528717-df0fb649ae95b526ad52225426789b9f&start=1360&end=2095","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5528717-df0fb649ae95b526ad52225426789b9f/thumbnail_1360000.jpg","/articles/6589660/Missouri-City/Fort-Bend-County/Texas/Missouri-City-committee-recommends-300000-CDBG-allocations-council-endorses-CDAC-funding-slate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6589660-8bdf1447469e67570961043c018a514b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186498&Signature=HnHNOGL4b92DhZzglCJjteAiIXM9uQfrO-ZMjRS0gQKwY7J-oL40zKF6i~lrhkVWn7UnV1C-RxwIx5sgQoAwbsHPL-cE48UTHpySwBkWo8ExioqG726y3qX4SclXn-HlNwq8NL-mcMw7trrG~FYjEWszBUwwhEr8wci7MVWFhhIvnGwVl5Fsxhmwof5p8PdiOSpfhfD03KNNmbuOjTXWXapQ0RM~LAquq-Il-MMMMxBrJL1cGrSQ6SN5sIBonNYtViDHZv8aJUDFFHEomg4j0zhKD-nB25kEDchzI9qKxOMDPjzOMiS-KO~PANyAFraUtYBEWY5NrZlI0qf0SCUwVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Missouri City staff briefed council on recommended Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations for program year 2025 and the council accepted the Community Development Advisory Committee’s (CDAC) recommendations.

A staff presenter explained CDBG is a federal grant administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and that Missouri City is an entitlement jurisdiction that receives an annual allocation. The presenter said the city expects up to $300,000 for program year 2025 and reminded the council that CDBG is a reimbursement program: funded activities are reimbursed after work or services are performed. The presenter summarized program rules: up to 15% of CDBG may be used for public services, and up to 20% may be used for administration; projects must meet HUD eligibility and often must be located in designated target areas.

The CDAC received five social-service applications plus a city-sponsored postsecondary reimbursement/scholarship program and recommended funding levels for those applicants. The committee also recommended continuing the housing rehabilitation program for low- and moderate-income homeowners; staff noted a housing-rehab waiting list of about 26 households.

Council members thanked the committee and staff for their work. Councilmember Clauser and Councilmember Foni (committee chair) emphasized the difficulty of allocating limited funds and noted this year’s federal allocation is about $25,000 less than the prior year. Councilmember Riley and others recognized the committee’s deliberations and urged continued resident advocacy for increased federal funding.

There were no public commenters signed up for the hearings on the CDBG recommendations at this meeting. The council voted unanimously to accept the CDAC recommendations and to forward the annual action plan as presented.","Council heard a staff briefing on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and endorsed committee recommendations for program year 2025, including funding for public services, housing rehabilitation, and administrative caps; the city expects up to $300,000 in CDBG funding for the year.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6589665,"Missouri City council approves second-reading changes to event-center specific-use permit, denies alcohol-only security exemption",917,392000,1309000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5528717-df0fb649ae95b526ad52225426789b9f&start=392&end=1309","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5528717-df0fb649ae95b526ad52225426789b9f/thumbnail_392000.jpg","/articles/6589665/Missouri-City/Fort-Bend-County/Texas/Missouri-City-council-approves-second-reading-changes-to-event-center-specific-use-permit-denies-alcohol-only-security-exemption","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6589665-32653337068c7445830174ab0397f3ef/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186498&Signature=WMBF2ONSsvUBHXzm6yl2uC5kqZqcFp89Qd5ZveO-QzS5Mw516lGTRusN7zflbTJiT0Txxwnyi2~H5pJpm76gVhiYzvxR~hcycAe0feZnjW-YSwwtwntTlun9C798AbQn7V9XR8u-XQjk~KGgEhFB2NQZlvbVe1znP8DyV6lDm0dUhehxYqMHhx-ll2FHHZhBf6qgZgDx2TALdB48VKuPSM4eVzyADEeHty8Sh3XyLYn9pFml-f4oKEk22F0yODTSVbaqwM~nRu7u3kWwBPxu35Yk9Ddc15OqiG8sxIQ6TIOp5LfKSkLbIgzF59Cn9TpQyW02ymk~e1C6yw6gQ7UGNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Missouri City Council approved on second reading an ordinance granting a specific-use permit for a 3,400-square-foot place of assembly, adopting applicant-requested clarifications to capacity and hours but denying the applicant’s request to limit hired security only to events where alcohol is served.

The council voted to approve the ordinance with revisions after staff and council discussion. Jennifer Thomas Gomez, planning staff, summarized the applicant’s three requested changes, saying, “The first change ... the seating capacity is at 180. The applicant has asked it to be revised to 210.” She described the second request as narrowing the requirement for hired security “only for events where alcohol is served,” and the third as adding Sunday hours (Thursday–Sunday, no later than midnight) where the draft ordinance had been silent.

The council debated each requested change. Several members said they wanted consistency across Missouri City event centers. Councilmember Boney said requiring security for all events should remain the standard; Mayor Pro Tem Brown Marshall and Councilmember Riley echoed that view, noting other event centers carry that requirement. Councilmember Oderkirk expressed concern about midnight Sunday hours because the site backs up to residences and said he opposed expanding hours in that location. Staff reported they had verified parking and cross-access as adequate to serve a 210-person occupancy and that developers were coordinating shared parking with an adjacent restaurant.

Applicant representative Abraham answered questions about parking and ongoing coordination with the developer and neighboring restaurant.

Councilmember Clauser moved to approve the ordinance on second reading incorporating staff recommendations: set the capacity/occupancy to accommodate 210, require event security consistent with other city event centers (i.e., security for all events), and keep hours consistent with the city’s event-center standard. The motion was seconded and carried 5–1.

The ordinance amends the zoning map and includes conditions limiting operations and prescribing design and operational controls for the facility; the text of the adopted ordinance as approved on second reading contains the capacity and security language described above.

Council and staff distinguished discussion from formal action: the developer had requested the three changes, staff recommended the clarifications, and council issued the final policy direction through its vote. The applicant’s request to limit hired security only to events with alcohol was explicitly denied.

The council directed staff to continue coordinating with the developer on cross-access and parking arrangements and to ensure any required permits and final conditions are satisfied before issuance of certificates of occupancy or event permits.","Council approved on second reading a specific-use permit for a 3,400-square-foot place of assembly with a seating-related capacity increase and retained the city standard that hired security be required for all events; council limited operating-hour change and clarified parking and cross-access concerns.","actionData","errors"]

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